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Hoosier United Methodist e-VENTS for June 15, 2012

HOOSIER UNITED METHODIST e-VENTS

An electronic newsletter of the Indiana Conference of The United Methodist Church

Friday, June 15, 2012 – Sunday is Third Sunday after Pentecost (green) and Father’s Day
This newsletter is paid for through your annual conference tithe. Thank you.
Edited by Dan Gangler, dan.gangler@inumc.org, Indiana Conference director of communication

To submit a United Methodist-related event to e-VENTS, visit www.inumc.org/submit.
To be included, your event needs to have an appeal beyond your congregation.

Check the online Indiana Conference Calendar at www.inumc.org/events.

EVENTS THIS WEEKEND AND NEXT WEEK

A Day of Remembrance to be held in Carmel, June 20

On the longest day of 2012, Wednesday, June 20, St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Carmel is hosting a Day of Remembrance for individuals to honor the memories of those family members and friends who have entered eternal rest. The church’s sanctuary will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. for personal prayer and reflection along with an opportunity to inscribe a ribbon streamer with the name of the person being remembered. St. Mark’s labyrinth courtyard will also be open for a time to pause and reflect. At 7 p.m. a Service of Remembrance will be held in the sanctuary. For more information, visit www.stmarkscarmel.org or call the church at 317-846-4912.

Golf outing to benefit medical ministry coming to Crown Point

  • Friday, June 22
  • Summertree Golf Course in Crown Point, Ind.
  • Tickets are $100 per adult and $75 for those under 18 years of age.
  • For more information, please call 708-818-8375 or mail Children of Abraham, 6635 Hohman Avenue, Hammond, In 46324 or visit www.coa-worldwide.org.

Exploring Ministry Workshop

  • Feeling a call to ministry? Make plans to attend the Indiana Conference Exploring Ministry Workshop, Saturday, June 23
  • 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.
  • Fishers UMC, 9691 E. 116th St., Fishers, IN 46037
  • Register here so that we can have an accurate lunch count.
  • For more information about the workshop, contact Brian Durand or Sandy Harlan.

REMEMBER TO REGISTER NOW FOR THESE CONFERENCE EVENTS

Summer church camps for children and youth, go to www.beacamper.com.

Bishop’s Ride 2012 for Epworth Forest Right Future Campaign

  • Saturday, Aug. 4 – Rain or shine.
  • Lunch at 1 p.m. with 2 p.m. Worship and Praise with Bishop Coyner and Arize
  • Starting point: Your home church or local chapter
  • Ending point: Epworth Forest Conference Center; 8580 E. Wesley Lane, North Webster, Ind.
  • Contributions will go to the Epworth Forest's Right Future Campaign. For more information contact ann.dill@inumc.org.
  • All who love to ride motorcycles and support youth are eligible for this event.
  • Cost: $25 for single drivers; $35 for driver and rider – lunch is included.
  • Registration deadline is Friday, July 27.
  • Overnight accommodations are available for $30; If interested please call Marsha Liechty at 574-834-2212.
  • Register online.

OTHER 2012 UNITED METHODIST CONFERENCE

  • 2012 North Central Jurisdictional Conference of The United Methodist Church is scheduled to be held July 17-21 in Akron, Ohio.
  • For more information and list of delegates, visit www.ncjumc.org/ncj-2012.

NEWLY HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS

Seminar for church administration

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) – A training seminar on church administration and administrative duties will be held July 15-20 at the office of the General Council on Finance and Administration in Nashville. This program is offered in support of the Professional Association of UMC Secretaries. Contact Cynthia Haralson at 615-369-2386 or charalson@gcfa.org for more information.

Radical hospitality retreat set

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) – Scarritt-Bennett Center, a United Methodist Women-owned retreat center, will offer a retreat on “Radical Hospitality,” one of the five fruitful congregational practices identified by Missouri Area Bishop Robert Schnase. The retreat, July 23-26, will be led by the Rev. Judi Hoffman, co-pastor of Edgehill United Methodist Church in Nashville. Costs are $215 for commuters and $444 for those who stay overnight. For more information and registration, visit www.scarrittbennett.org/programs/rh.aspx.

PREVIOUSLY HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS

NCJ Archives and History 2012 CONVO: Wesley at the Crossroads of America

The Indiana Conference Commission Archives and History and The Indiana United Methodist Historical Society have invited the United Methodist Church’s North Central Jurisdictional Commission of the Archives and History to the University of Indianapolis for the Commission’s annual meeting.

  • Begins: Monday, July 9, 1 p.m.
  • Ends: Thursday, July 12, 11 a.m.

Besides ministry reports for the various conferences, CONVO 2012 will feature:

  • Jason Vickers, teaches Wesley studies at United Theological Seminary
  • Greg Clapper, teaches philosophy and religion at UIndy
  • Tours of Indiana Landmarks Center, behind the scenes at Connor Prairie and the UIndy neighborhood

For information about housing, cost and schedule, please contact Doug Davies, (pastordoug@gascityfirst.org) or 765-674-3583.

Housing rates are $270/single, $191.50/double

Cost is only $100 for the complete conference. Daily cost varies by the number of days/events. Register now.

University of Indianapolis (UIndy)
1400 East Hanna Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46227

Holiday World tickets now on sale for just $32

Tickets are now on sale for Holiday World and Splashin Safari for $32 (regularly priced at $44.95). This discounted price is to help Santa Claus United Methodist Campground Corporation raise money for upkeep and maintenance of the campground. Tickets are valid from June 30 to July 18. Tickets can be purchased at Newburgh UMC, M-F 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or M-TH afternoons 1 to 4 p.m. or by contacting Deb Kasten at 812-544-2767 for the location nearest you. Make checks payable to Santa Claus Campground.

PREVIOUSLY LISTED EVENTS

For complete details of these events, visit http://inumc.org/events.

Russ Taff in concert with Karl Hinkle

Pastor’s Family Camp

  • Camp Lakewood
  • July 5-7

SOULfeast

  • July 8-12
  • Lake Junaluska, N.C.

Fort Wayne church to offer ‘summer camp’ for 8th to 12th graders

  • Monday, July 9, through Friday, July 13
  • 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Saint Joseph United Methodist Church, 6004 Reed Road in Fort Wayne
  • Cost is $70 per youth
  • For more information and registration, go to www.stjoemin.com.
  • For brochure, click here.

Aldersgate 2012

Younity Youth Conference

  • Camp Illiana
  • Sept. 29-30
  • Registration Fees:
  • Full Weekend – $65 – We may give a discount for early registrations.
  • Saturday Only – $50 (does not include lodging)
  • Visit www.younityconference.com for more information and updates.
  • We also need volunteers!
  • Contact info: Marilyn Padgett – mpadgett@rtccom.net – 812-687-7142

Israel trip to be led by Indiana pastor

  • November 12-21
  • Contact Dave as soon as possible either by e-mail at dave.marty@inumc.org or phone at 765-569-5356.

Educational Opportunities offers Caribbean Cruise

  • January 2013
  • Guest speaker: Dr. James Moore
  • Contact Norm at normgumc@aol.com for a brochure.

2013 Indiana Area Holy Land Trip

  • February 2013
  • Prices start at $3,000 from Indianapolis
  • Brochures are now available.
  • Contact Bishop’s Trip Coordinator Norm Nellis at normgumc@aol.com or 765-491-5011 for more information about being a host or for brochures about the trip.

To submit a United Methodist-related event to e-VENTS, visit www.inumc.org/submit.
To be included, your event needs to have an appeal beyond your congregation.